Technical Difficulties (A Splatoon Script)

Part 3 - The Truth, Crushes, and Other Things that are Scary

Coral: Don't get me wrong, V is an absolute dream-come-true kind of guy! It's just that Brooke hates him, and she tries to keep me away from him. I guess I can understand where she's coming from, though. She doesn't trust many guys. And honestly, I'm a little scared. Well, really scared. What if I'm not doing the right thing? What if V isn't who I thought he was? What if... well, what if I get hurt? (She pulls the blanket closer.)

(She pauses)

Coral: I mean, besides that, how could a kind, thoughtful, and hot prince like him ever end up with someone like me? I'm not... I'm not exactly the perfectly extroverted and innocent little girl he thinks I am, or what anyone else thinks or expects me to be for that matter. (She looks stressed.)

Coral: I've been... hiding things from all of you. And honestly, from myself. There are parts of my life that I try to ignore and forget so that I can be happy, like people expect me to be. It just seems easier that way. But I'm learning that doesn't work forever. But I still don't know if I'm ready to really talk about... about... *sigh* (She hides a single tear.)

Coral: A-anyway, everything that's happened this week, it's made me remember that I'm not in control of what happens in my future, so why bother having dreams? Just why?! They're never going to come true! Not for someone like me! I've got to stop! I can be perfectly happy without them, but now that I have dreams, I don't know how to stop, and it hurts! (She thhrows her hands in the air.)

Coral: Please, Captain, you've got to tell me how to stop. Please, before they hurt me anymore. (The Captain looks very concerned for her as she starts crying a little more.)

(The Captain pauses.)

Captain: You don't stop dreaming.

Coral: W-what? But they're impossible to reach! What's the point?

Captain: They're not impossible, I promise you. (Coral looks at him, confused.)

Captain: Some dreams are harder for some people to reach. But that doesn't mean they're impossible. Some dreams will need a little more work and care than others. But that doesn't mean they're crazy dreams. Some dreams may seem like it would have to take a miracle for them to come true. But that doesn't mean we should give up on them. And not everyone will understand your dreams. But that doesn't make them wrong. (He speaks.)

Captain: Dreams are something that we all need, Coral, whether they're simple and short or complicated and long. In our darkest moments, they're the things that remind us to keep fighting. They're something to look forward to. If we put our dreams in the right places, not let worry and fear overtake them, and realize that there is a purpose to them, I can assure you that they'll one day come true, and when they do, you can be a light for others that may have lost their way. (He makes eye contact with Coral.)

Coral: But working at them can be exhausting! How can I balance those dreams with what's going on in the present?

Captain: Well, reaching your dreams isn't necessarily going to be pretty. It hardly ever is. You'll have your doubts along the way, and you're going to find roadblocks. No big and perfect dream is ever reached without some sort of struggle. To keep your dreams going, especially when you're struggling, you should share them with those who love you most. They can help you and give advice when you need it because they care about you. You don't have to try to figure everything out on your own. And you definitely don't have to give up on your dreams.

Coral: Really?

Captain: Really and truly. Isn't that right, Cakepop?

Cakepop: Bwee! (They all talk.)

Captain: You have a future, Coral. A bright one that you very much deserve. Don't give up on your dreams, no matter what happens. Alright? (He smiles at her.)